". . . since Islam traditionally regards Judaism and Christianity as legitimate, though imprecise, monotheistic faiths, it is not hard to imagine an Islamist-influenced Arab political order protecting the religious and civic rights of these relatively small minorities, even if the most extreme Islamists won’t want to do this. . . . What is most disturbing is that it is almost impossible to imagine an Islamist-influenced system protecting the religious rights of skeptics, agnostics and atheists."

Rebecca Watson: Urban Outfitters hawking homeopathic junk - "Finally! A $23/ounce tube of water that speaks to my concerns as a woman or a man or a teen."

"If only superstition were somehow confined to the personal sphere of lucky charms and self-affirmations. Sadly, that is not the case, and the rest of the world suffers as some insist on continuing to think magically."

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Paul Fidalgo has been communications director of the Center for Inquiry since 2012. He holds a master’s degree in political management from George Washington University, and has worked previously for FairVote: The Center for Voting and Democracy and the Secular Coalition for America. Paul is also an actor and musician whose work includes five years performing with the American Shakespeare Center. He lives in Maine with his wife and kids. His blog is Near-Earth Object, and he tweets at @paulfidalgo.